In a pre-election year, the government’s decision to steer clear of populist promises, cut down on social sector allocations and place big bets on infrastructure signals a major shift in political strategy
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Budget 2023: Infrastructure Spending Grows But At The Expense Of Social Sector Spending
While the capital expenditure of the government doubled, this is the first time, since 2009, that social sector spending is less than 20% of total government expenditure.
The Social Sector has been Short-Changed Once Again
Social sector initiatives which contribute to improving lives, improving human development outcomes, and economic revival have received inadequate allocations.
The Evolution of India’s Welfare System, 2008 to 2023
A lookback on welfare spending and outcomes is an essential first step to understanding future priorities and pathways to development.
Budget 2023: Nirmala Sitharaman Speech | Expert Analysis
As Modi Govt 2.0’s last full budget ahead of General Elections in 2024, the Budget is likely to be an exercise in managing several objectives – from fiscal prudence, to boosting growth without inflation, to increasing revenues via non-tax measures and providing adequate sops as required.
Health and Welfare Need More Focus Especially Because Of COVID-19
Avani Kapur discusses Budget 2021 the expenditure on health in a pandemic year.
Delhi Budget 2021: Over 14 Per Cent Allocated To Health, Coronavirus Vaccines Will Continue To Remain Free
Delhi government’s budget outlay of Rs. 69,000 crore for the year 2021-22, extensively focuses on health including the fight against COVID-19 and air pollution. Here are the top highlights of the Delhi Budget 2021.
Delhi’s Per Capita Income Goes Down to ₹3.54 Lakh
Delhi’s per capita income, which has been the second highest in India after Goa’s for several years now, dropped from Rs.3,76,211 in 2019-20 to Rs.3,54,004 in 2020-21
Mid-Day Meal Scheme: An Overview of Enrolment under the Scheme and Fund Utilisation
Data from the Mid-Day meal scheme for the last few years indicates that while the enrolment of children under the scheme increased till 2017-18, it has decreased in the last two years. The data also indicates that funds were not utilized fully in many states in 2018-19. Here is a review.
Promise Of Tap Water To All Rural Homes Will Need More Funds: Budget 2021-22
India allocates more funds for water than most South Asian countries, but with its water resources under stress, it needs to spend more on sustainable practices, and do it with transparency and accountability.